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Celebrating life at Barchester
We celebrate life through everything we do, from our thoughtful experiences and activities to our delicious food. We offer the latest technology as well as sensory engagement to nurture the wellbeing of our residents. With a wide variety of tailored activities and events we make sure our residents have the best physical, mental, spiritual and social stimulation, all bespoke to them. Take a look at what we’ve been up to…
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Cinco de Mayo
Residents went loco celebrating Cinco de Mayo which takes place on 5th May every year.
Cinco de Mayo is a national day which celebrates freedom and liberty in Mexico. It marks the date in 1862 when President Benito Juarez sent troops to face the invading French army who were marching towards Mexico City. The day is hugely important in Mexico and is celebrated with parades, battle re-enactments, fireworks and parties around the country.
Residents watched videos of parades and celebrations in Mexico, painted some Moroccans, had a Mexican quiz and enjoyed a brilliant Mexican themed dining with traditional Mexican food.
Purley Bowls and Chelsea Pensioners Day
We had a wonderful afternoon at the Purley Bowls Club today!
Our Chestnut Garden residents were treated to a fantastic display by the Chelsea Pensioners, who showed us all how it's done on the green. There was plenty of laughter, friendly competition and a few impressive shots that had everyone cheering. A lovely day and a brilliant reminder that good company and a bit of friendly sport are all you need for a perfect afternoon.
Bread-making activity
At Port Manor our residents rolled up their sleeves and headed into the kitchen for a bread-making activity, led by our Head Chef, Sharon.
There was plenty of teamwork going on, and a little bit of flour flying through the air as everyone enjoyed measuring, mixing, kneading and shaping! Activities like bread making are not only great fun, they also provide wonderful benefits for our residents. Baking encourages creativity, stimulates memories through familiar smells and tastes, and helps maintain important motor skills through hands-on activity. It’s also a lovely opportunity to socialise, build confidence and enjoy a sense of achievement when the delicious results come out of the oven.
Job of the Day at Port Manor!
Lovely Trip to Middle Farm
A perfect start to the day at Port Manor!
Our creative ladies
It was a little bit chillier this morning so we decided that rather than having our regular Garden Club, we would stay inside and do some flower arranging instead.
Margaret and Freda were very keen and took to the task with some amazing skill and creativity and the end result was a number of beautiful floral arrangements.
Both ladies were only too happy to pose with their bouquets before finishing with a lovely cup of tea and slice of homemade cake.
